If I could travel to the future
and see yesterday
which is today
Would I like what I see?
Would I change anything
if there was a choice?
Poetry
Landscape
Focused
Alert
What is it you see?
Pleasure
Glass was the Lake at Karapiro
as boats glided over water
harmoniously in sync with nature
Glass was the Lake at Karapiro
until the wind came up and rustled
white caps on water
and separated leaves from trees
Glass was the Lake at Karapiro
where trees displayed their beauty
and birdsong echoed in the stillness of the day
Glass was the Lake at Karapiro
where stars flickered
and moonlight danced with water
Flavour
Flavours of life combine to create a fusion of humanity
Essence
Zest
Colour
Love
Honesty
Nature
Friendship Grace Laughter
Kindness
Dance
Peace
Harmony
Joy
Compassion
Mix well and EMBRACE
Screen
White, wrinkled cloth screen fluttered
in the balmy breeze
which descended from nowhere
and
distorted the images in a way
that made me take notice
Imperfect – a limerick
I found my imperfect heart
Was making me fall apart
Full of despair
I had the repair
And now I am a work of art!
Journey
What’s next in this intrepid journey called Life
I pause and reflect on the significance of each step taken
And reminded that every step is a journey in itself.
Friend
Dear my best friend
Energetic, a giver of unconditional love
Beautiful in presence, mind, body, soul
Intuitive, a seeker of the truth
Face
I forage her face for familiarity
this ancient ancestor of mine
Searching for similarities
to push past to present
and make connection
A to Z Challenge – Zephyr
ZEPHYR: Soft mild gentle wind or breeze
Cicada’s bellow, bird song loud
their cacophony sometimes deafening
Afternoon zephyr still lingering
but no for long
as summer morphs into autumn
Abundance in the garden – past it’s best
Proof of a magnificent harvest
Trees dropping leaves
Cats snoozing in the last of summer heat
Feijoas signalling in the cooler months
Autumn and its unique beauty
offers time to reflect, contemplate
and prepare for winter……
A to Z Challenge – Observation
OBSERVATION: Notice or being noticed, perception, faculty of taking notice
He lay there in stillness
in echo friendly casket
Arms gently folded
Hands entwined in rich red pohutakawa blossom
Wearing suit
that fitted so well at son’s wedding,
several years ago
Last worn then
now hiding thin frail human
An alter of flowers, fruit and vegetables
the rewards of years of planting, nurturing and growing
His last harvest
Outside sun shines glorious light beams
Rays of love to all
Family, friends, loved ones
Tears, laughter
Stories, emotion
Pure
He is at peace
this his last night on earth
Farewell
A to Z Challenge – Gift
GIFT: Thing given, present, donation, virtue looked upon as emanation from heaven, natural endowment
BLOOD DAY
Always the thought that on the day
my GIFT of blood will not be required
Iron level must be above 120
This is a good day, level 125
I can gift blood
My 10th donation – later to find out my last
GIFTED back a T-shirt “Save Lives, Give Blood”, drink bottle and pen
As a thank you
Making fist and squeezing repetitively
to ensure perfect flow
Reading book nonchalantly
as pump works to fill bag
then
Blood packaged, labelled and stored
Forced recovery
Warm milky instant coffee in paper cup
served by volunteer
Cream cracker with marmite and slice of cheese
or plain sweet biscuit
Conversation with familiar donor
My last donation…..
Passing Lanes 